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FT13 WWV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,543 mi
Last recorded59,543 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 WWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 59,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 56,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 50,513 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,050 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 47,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,313 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 41,342 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 36,449 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 31,236 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 27,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 38,248 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FT13 WWV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT13 WWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT13 WWV registered?

FT13 WWV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is FT13 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 WWV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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